Equal Time
Verse 1:
We’re singing songs in harmony
All our voices clear and free
But somehow something doesn’t feel quite right
I don’t want to be offensive
Or sound like I’m being defensive
But there’s something that I want to say tonight
Verse 2:
I’m a fan of gospel music
I love sound it makes
But I do not intend to deceive
Can’t say that I feel proud
Singing Gospel songs out loud
I sing those words but I don’t believe.
Chorus 1:
So I want equal time for those that don’t believe
Songs that celebrate Reality
They don’t need to rhyme
Or even take much time
Some non-believer’s gospel songs
That’s equal time
Verse 3:
If we sing about the holy ghost
I try to look sincere
But I wonder what I’m singing for
I might like the noise we make
And I could ignore the toll it takes
But I ain’t gunna sing about cheeses anymore.
Chorus 2:
So I want equal time for those that don’t believe
Songs that celebrate Reality
They don’t need to rhyme
Or even take much time
Some non-believer’s gospel songs
That’s equal time
Bridge:
If you don’t believe in Zeus or Mars or Thor
Or any of the thousand gods who ruled the world before
Our beliefs are similar once you think it thru
I just believe in one god less than you.
Chorus 3:
So I want equal time for those that don’t believe
Equal Time, Oh yes indeed
They don’t need to rhyme
Or even take much time
Some non-believer’s gospel songs
That’s equal time
Outro:
Equal time, equal time
Equal time, equal time
Equal time, equal time
Some non-believer’s gospel songs
That’s equal time
If you don’t believe in Zeus or Mars or Thor
Or any of the thousand gods who ruled the world before
Our beliefs are similar once you think it thru
I just believe in one god less than you.
I’ve participated in a variety of different a cappella choirs over the last 20 years. I love the sound, the harmonies and the community that singing creates. Gospel songs are often a part of choir singing. They sound great. However, they often include statements of belief that I don’t share. And I know that’s the case for lots of other singers.
I wrote Equal Time eight years ago while attending a choir workshop. It’s a fun song and I enjoy singing it, but it didn’t seem to work when I tried to record it. However I recently enrolled Susan Stott and Robyn Lee to sing backing vocals. With their beautiful harmonies the song seemed to come alive. Here’s the result.
Love it! Great background vocals and love the sentiment!
Hallelujah! Hail the flying spaghetti Monster!
That resonates and resonates, a truly great effort Daniel.